Yes, You Can Get There From Here, But Is That Really Where You Want To Go?

Be sure that the goals you set will get you where you want to go.

Your most powerful and inspiring goals are those that are directly aligned with what you value most. Goals that are aligned with your life's mission are those that bring an ideal personal vision closer to reality. Mission based goals will deliver the greatest sense of pride and satisfaction once accomplished. You can only do so much in the time you have. Therefore, as you establish your goals, put them to the test: How connected are they to what you value most? If they're not -- change them or choose more "value-able" goals.

Be certain that your destination is worthy of your journey before you start packing.

Today's Idea For Action is from the TQ Set Goals Color: Keep Goals Aligned with Core Personal Values.

So, Just How Committed to High Achievement Are You?

Think about it. How well and how often do you actually do Set Goals Factor 4C? (Keep Goals Aligned with Core Personal Values.) No question, this is a major driver of personal and professional success.

A high commitment (4C rated 8 or better) suggests you consistently set goals that come directly from your heart. You know that each mission based goal achieved, brings you one step closer to what you truly want. The goals you achieve are extremely satisfying because they align perfectly with your highest and most desired values. You are proud of what you do -- and are committed to be the best. Focused on specific targets and highly "value-able" destinations, you are capable of maintaining a strong commitment to each goal -- even when things become more difficult than expected.

Or not?

A lack of commitment suggests you are someone who may choose any goal just to have one. Perhaps you've never determined what your most important values are. As a result, you have no compelling personal mission guiding your on-going efforts. Many times, you lose sight of what's important, and chase after things of less value, but more immediate gratification. If and when those goals are achieved, they rarely build upon one another -- and tend to be far less fulfilling than you had originially hoped.

What happens when you do TQ Factor 4C more frequently?

You have more power. Your goals are forged of fire and passion resulting in a white-hot commitment.

You accumulate performance positives like "Satisfied, Passionate and Determined" -- immediately moving you towards the results you expect.

What happens when you fail to consistently do TQ Factor 4C?

You have less power. Your goals lack the purpose and the power to shift your innerdrive into overdrive.

Negatives like "Disillusioned, Uncommitted and Inconsistent" start to take their toll on your performance -- quickly moving you away from the success you want.